Four teams are left fighting for the first major trophy of the 2023-24 season (Picture: Getty)
Chelsea and Liverpool have learned their fates in the Carabao Cup after the semi-final draw was made on Wednesday night.
The west Londoners, who defeated Newcastle United via a penalty shootout on Tuesday, are due to face Middlesbrough in the last four.
Jurgen Klopp’s men, meanwhile, who sealed their semi-final spot with a 5-1 win over West Ham, will take on Fulham for a spot in the Carabao Cup final.
The semi-final matches will be played over two legs – the first meeting set for the week commencing January 8 – and the second tie will take place two weeks later.
Manchester United are the current Carabao Cup holders, having beaten Newcastle in last season’s final at Wembley, as Erik ten Hag secured a major trophy in his debut campaign as manager.
Mauricio Pochettino will be looking to repeat that achievement at Chelsea while Klopp will also be keen to secure the title after a trophyless season last term.
Liverpool are the most successful team in the history of the Carabao Cup, having won it nine times, while Chelsea have lifted the trophy on five occasions.
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Chelsea and Liverpool are the overwhelming favourites for this season’s trophy with Fulham having never tasted major silverware while Championship side Middlesbrough are the only side left in the competition outside of the top-flight.
Fulham knocked out fellow Premier League side Everton on penalties to book their place in this season’s semi-finals while Middlesbrough beat Port Vale.
The 2023-24 Carabao Cup final is set to be played on February 25, although a kick-off time has not yet been confirmed.
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